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Claudia Baker
April 12, 2020
This Tuesday April 14th, it will have been 16 years since your life was taken from your family.. In these passing years, the pain of grieving, is as real and as strong as it was that horrible Wednesday morning... Your children are now grown. Aysha, Perry, Mike and Dee! You would be proud of them all! It amazes me how you seemed to know your time was limited. Your message to me.. what I do for one,I must do for all. I am holding to your request, and know that understand your message, and I love them ALL! I am going to be 70 soon, and I know I will be with you soon enough. I still have to be here for awhile, for your children.
Your light will never leave this earth, even though you have moved on. I love you so and the pain of not seeing your face, is at times too much to bear. Thankfully, I have your pictures and my memories of your golden smile. I know I gave you a hard time about your "grill" and all the gold teeth. But now that is what I miss the most, is your smile!
I know there isn't a day that goes by, that someone does not think about you. For you to have that kind of impact on people, you truly had a gift. I guess that is why you were called away so early in your young life. 25 years old, you will never age in my eyes, you will never leave my thoughts, I I know you will never leave my heart, as long as I live. I guess that is what keeps me going, that I can do some small good with you in spirit next to me. I miss you Michael Shane... I wish with all my heart, I could see you and touch you just one last time.. With all my love to you, on this day, you see my heart and my love is the same as it was 16 years ago. My grieve of your loss has not faded. Your brother, your children needed you, but for whatever reason, your life here on earth was limited. I don't know if you can feel our love, our grief.. but know this, your LIGHT WILL NEVER FADE..
With all my love,
Your mom...
Danny Nappo
April 11, 2020
My Brother there is not a day that goes by that I dont think about you. You where the first person. I met when I moved here from New York 33 years ago.You and I where brothers from that point on. It kills me that I cant talk to you. You always made me happy even when things were not so good. I know in my heart we will meet again. RIP Love you brother ❤❤❤
Kim Carmack
October 30, 2018
I had a dream about you last night. It took me back to yesterday. The dream was so real. Our memories will forever be embedded in my heart and thoughts.
Lynn Baker
May 1, 2017
Still in my heart and from time to time, you send little ways to say hello. Thank you for that Mikey. I love you kiddo!! always
MIke after you passed
Claudia Baker
April 25, 2017
One of your happier days
Claudia Baker
April 25, 2017
Your Brother Jason and Lindsay
Claudia Baker
April 25, 2017
Mike Growing up
Claudia Baker
April 25, 2017
Dee Growing up
Claudia Baker
April 25, 2017
Perry
Claudia Baker
April 25, 2017
Aysha
Claudia Baker
April 25, 2017
Little Mike
Claudia Baker
April 25, 2017
Shaderrick
Claudia Baker
April 25, 2017
April 25, 2017
This day, April 14, My darling child, my son, your life was taken from all of us who loved you so much, and there is not a day that goes by, that you are not thought of or remembered in some way. You may be in "a better place" but my heart breaks every moment I think of you without your children by your side. It is hard for me to focus on the good when those deep dark thoughts enter. You must know just how much your brother and I love you. Your children miss you. This was not fair, yes, I know life is not fair. I am a big believer in that I know, but so many times I want to see your smiling face, and tell you things. My biggest grief is that your CHILDREN cannot see you and will not know the REAL YOU! The funny, smiling and most caring person you were. Today has been 13 years,
if you are watching over us, you know I am not well. I am ashamed I did not post for the last two years... But I had you you in my heart.... I will love you and I know I will see you soon, my baby,
With all my heart, Mommy
Lynn Baker
April 16, 2014
Love you forever Mike :-)
Claudia Baker
April 14, 2014
This day, April 14, our lives were forever changed when your light left my side. My darling child, my son. Your life was taken from all of us who loved you so much, and there is not a day that goes by, that you are not thought of or remembered in some way. You may be in "a better place" but my heart breaks every moment I think of you without your children by your side. It is hard for me to focus on the good when those deep dark thoughts enter. You must know just how much your brother and I love you. Your children miss you. This was not fair, yes, I know life is not fair. I am a big believer in that I know, but so many times I want to see your smiling face, and tell you things. My biggest grief is that your CHILDREN cannot see you and will not know the REAL YOU! The funny, smiling and most caring person you were. Today has been 10 years, my son, yet is seems like yesterday. I will forever love you and take care of those you have left behind, for as long as a have a breath in my body.. I love you, Michael Shane,.... come back Shane, Come back!.... your loving mother, Claudia
Shaiwana Bradford
August 15, 2013
R.I.P
Lynn Baker
May 7, 2013
<3 always!
Claudia Baker
May 7, 2013
April 14, 2013 was a horrible day... I fell into grief so bad, like the first day you were taken from me. Your son, Michael Jr, Shadrrick and I all went to Denyse Taylor's home to let balloons go with messages to Chad, and although we could not stay, I was told that balloons were sent to you as well. I know it is crazy to still be in so much grief, and it is not every day... I do live a nice life, but not a day goes by that you are always IN MY THOUGHTS.
I Love you, my son, MOM
May 6, 2013
THAT LETTER I JUST SENT WAS ON MAT 6TH 2013 LOVE U WRITE AGAAIN AND U TO AUNTIE LYNN BAKER
May 6, 2013
Hi grandma i am sad my dad is gone to
i miss him too rest in peace daddy u will always be my fisrt daddy for ever and ever love you
AyshaI.Baker
May 10, 2012
Dear Son,
I stayed busy on April 14, 2012, and it did keep my from not dwelling on the grief and unanswered questions. A few weeks ago, your friend, Jason Rucker, fell into a coma and passed. As I sat with him by his hospital bed, I spoke to him and told him you were making plans for the two of you to hang out... finally. He too, was taken tragically, and far too young. Now, this week, I am trying to help my dear friend Denyse Taylor, with her tragic loss of her son Chad Banks. Chad also was taken so early in life, and his son was your boy Mikes' friend. They played together and now, perhaps, Little Mike can help his little friend cope somehow. I grieve for my both my friends who recently lost their sons, and the families and friends that were affected as well. In some small way, I will try and help them to deal with their loss, although it is so very hard. I love you and miss you, my son. I am getting ready to hang your pictures in my new home. I just moved, and I know you would have loved this place. Your smile is never very far from me. Love, Mom
jason baker
December 16, 2011
I miss my little brother and I want to thank everyone that knew and loved mike even to this day all of mikes close friends that I still hang with still cry....the whole hood cryd when you was taken from us and I still and probably never will be right with god. A big part of me died when you did. I MISS YOU.
Claudia Baker
August 30, 2011
Today you will be 33 years old, my thoughts are with you today as each and every day. You always wanted to stay young forever, and you have seemed to do just that. My thoughts of you are at the age of 25. I do wonder how good a father you would have turned out to be, of course.
My tears are constant, my son, I miss you so much. I thank God for my memories of you. I must tell you that your son, Mike Jr., is SO MUCH like you, his mannerisms, his joking way... he got that from you. He is such a bright light in my life. I do not get to see Perry and Aysha as much as I would like, but my thoughts are with them constantly as well. I know as always, Your light will never leave this earth, even though you have moved on.... With all my love to you, on this day, Your mom.
Claudia Baker
August 15, 2011
Michael,
Your son's birthday is tomorrow, and yours is just a few weeks away as well. You are on my mind as always. We love you and miss you each and every day. Your children, your brother Jason, Brandon... well we ALL miss you so much and we pray that you are at peace.
Love, Mom
Lynn Baker
April 15, 2011
Your nephew is like you in sooo many ways Mike....thank you for being an outstanding Uncle to my son. I'll love you 4ever "guy".....xoxoxoxox Lynn
Claudia Baker
April 14, 2011
Today, it has been seven years since you drew your last breath. In these passing years, the pain of grieving, is as real and as strong as it was that horrible Wednesday morning... Your children are growing strong and fast. Your light will never leave this earth, even though you have moved on. I love you so and the pain of not seeing your face, is at times too much to bear. Thankfully, I have your pictures and my memories of your golden smile. I know I gave you a hard time about your "grill" and all the gold teeth. But now that is what I miss the most, is your smile!!! Isn't that ironic? I miss the one thing I fussed at you over so many times.
I know there isn't a day that goes by, that someone does not think about you. For you to have that kind of impact on people, you truly had a gift. I guess that is why you were called away so early in your young life. 25 years old, you will never age in my eyes, you will never leave my thoughts, I I know you will never leave my heart, as long as I live. I guess that is what keeps me going, that I can do some small good with you in spirit next to me. I miss you Michael Shane... "Come back Shane" (where you got your middle name) I wish with all my heart, I could see you and touch you just one last time.. With all my love to you, on this day, Your mom...
Shameka Tanner
April 13, 2011
I'm lighting this candle because you were on my mind today. Tarodd often asks about his friends mainly you and yet haven't gathered the nerves to bare him the bad news. I would rather he remember you by "White Mike" rather than R.I.P Mike...
August 31, 2010
Michael there are special memories in my heart of you from boyhood to man hood. Your love of life and your laughter are things I will always remember . You are missed by many and I know some day we will meet again. You left this world way to soon and you are greatly missed .Thinking of you today.Bless your family with peace
Dawn
Peter Morley
August 31, 2010
May all Gods comfort come forth and the knowledge of knowing you will see each other again.
Michael Hogue
August 31, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Claudia Baker
August 2, 2007
Dear Michael,
April 14, 2007 - Hard to believe it has been 3 years, I still mourn like it was yesterday. With your birthday coming up soon I do think of you all the time. Your children are growing and Aysha had her birthday last month, Michaels is in 2 weeks and your baby that you never got to hold, well his birthday is coming soon, also. I think of you, I received a message from you through someone. She told me that you are happy and in a better place. (But she also said that most departed say that) She said that you told her to tell me that you were with Grandma.
Aunt Irene just passed this last week and I know that Grandma was there to meet her. I miss you every day and your little man Mike Jr. well, you would be so proud of him. I miss you terribly, and I want you to know that we all love you and miss you. We feel your loss every day. Keep your light on all of us and keep us safe and in your glow of love.
Love, Your Mom
jason baker
October 22, 2006
jason brandon baker
Claudia Baker
August 30, 2006
Dear Michael,
Today is August 30,2006, and you would have turned 28 today. You are thought of every day and your pictures of you and your family surround me. Sometimes I feel you so close, I know you are with me. I was looking at birthday cards the other day, and I picked up a card for Little Mike to send. The moment I picked it up, I felt you so near me, I got goosebumps. The card said I love you each day etc, I could not figure why I got this feeling, until I turned the card to the front again, and saw "MB" in the corner. I knew you were sending me your message of love. This happened once before so close to your death. Your children miss you so, Michael is now able to talk about love and not focusing so much about loss. He is so big now, and so smart, you would be so proud of him. Perry and Aysha are so cute and so lively, like you when you were little. I see you in your son's Michaels'face and he seems to calm me when I feel so low. Jason, Lynn, and Brandon mourn you each day. You will never be far from our hearts and in our minds. I miss you so. I love you MOM
Claudia Baker
April 14, 2005
To my son, I miss you so much, this last year was so hard the only thing that got me through, was your presence surrounding me, telling me you were there, such as the dreams you sent me. I do not feel you as much, so I know you have moved on. Please continue to watch over your children-Perry, Aysha, and little Mike they miss you so. Aysha remembers you with joy in her heart, darling Michael cannot cope with you gone, he shoves it way down deep in his heart, I worry for him, please send him light and love to help him get through this. Cover all your children with love and light and protect them all, I realize now that you have found a way to be there for everyone. Family and friends abound and not a day goes by that someone isn't talking about you. Your memory will live on, and I hope that you have finally found the peace that you so desperately wanted. I love you so much I wish that I could have taken that bullet for you, I would have gladly given my life for yours. Your family prays each day that your life will be vindicated and that justice will prevail.
We love you and miss you desperately, Your family, Claudia, Jason, Lynn Brandon, Michael Jr, Aysha, and your new baby you never got to see, Perry.
Bev Puckett
May 14, 2004
Claudia - sorry I couldn't be there to offer my support. I hadn't seen Michael since he was about 10, but I remember he liked to have fun. God grant you peace. Your cousin, Bev
Nick T. Lengyel
April 29, 2004
Dear Claudia; my heart goes out to you and the family for the great loss of your son Michael.My memory of him is of a young lad of 12.I pray God's comfort and blessings on you and his family. Love Uncle Nick and Aunt lenore.
Shameka ( Punch) Tanner
April 25, 2004
I am signing this book out of respect as being a friend to "White Mike" and in the place of my brother Alphonso(Tarodd) Tanner who was not present to pay his respet at the time of his dimise. RIP!!!
Always, The Tanner Family
nichole griggs
April 25, 2004
Mike was a very sweet and special person and I will always think of him that way and I will miss him deeply
Jennifer Sinclair
April 23, 2004
Crazy Mike, taken far too soon.
Gone but never forgotten! A.P.K.
XOXO Jen & Juanny
Tameika Fair
April 20, 2004
Michael, you will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. GOD bless you and your family. I know you are looking down smiling in V.I.P
"04/14/2004" Michael S. Baker day!!
We miss you man .....
Shannon Carbino-Miller
April 20, 2004
Mike you gave alot to alot of people, I for one. I count my self lucky to have known you for eight years of my life. Jesse, Saige, Ivy and I will miss you dearly. Your smile was always the biggest and the brightest and it is devistating to me to know we will never see it again. We will always keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. TCB forever. SKM
Julie Cutler
April 19, 2004
Michael will be very missed -- god bless to his family, friends and loved ones, I am very sorry to hear of the loss. His memory will never die! His friends won't let it
Kryssi Chew-Horner
April 19, 2004
I will always remamber your "BIG" smile and kind heart. You will be greatly missed.
ROBIN LYTTLE-CAIN
April 18, 2004
GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL AND ALL OF YOUR FAMILY AND ALL OF US WHO MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU.
I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER MEETING YOU IN THE 6TH GRADE. YOU SAT 2 SEATS BEHIND ME IN SPANISH CLASS AND WE QUICKLY BECAME FRIENDS. I'LL MISS YOU AND ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR SMILE.
terell williams
April 18, 2004
you were a real good friend and person. I will really miss you man
Jeremiah Doll
April 17, 2004
We are deeply sorry for your loss but, we will always remember Michael as a friend.
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